Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Palm Beach Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic culinary team in a high-volume kitchen. This role involves managing daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food preparation. With a focus on growth and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a scratch kitchen environment that values creativity and teamwork. Join a passionate team dedicated to celebrating life, family, and food, and take your culinary career to the next level with a company that promotes from within.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Management Training

Free Meals

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Uniform Provided

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage inventory and control financials effectively.
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume kitchen team ensuring food prep and execution.
• Develop and mentor culinary team members for growth.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Inventory Management

Mentoring and Training

Food Safety Guidelines

High Volume Cooking

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Wok

Mixer

Slicer

Buffalo Chopper

Knives

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Apply locations Palm Beach Gardens, FL -- 3101 Pga Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410 time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR9256

Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine:

Benefits We Offer:

• Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off
• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
• Paid management training program
• Opportunity to work with a growing brand with advancement opportunities and ongoing development – we promote from within
• Uniform (chef’s coat / hat) provided at no cost
• Food provided – free meal per shift
• Employee referral program - Refer a friend for a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions (for locations other than home location)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
• Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund Assistance during times of hardship for qualifying team members

Job Summary:

The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine leads a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards and reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experience
• Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
• Promote a fun and positive family work environment
• Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
• Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
• Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
• Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
• Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
• Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
• Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Experience mentoring and training hourly Team Members
• Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Preferences:

• Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining
• Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols

Why work for us?

Because it is more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To celebrate life, family, and food.

P.F. Chang’s is a unique concept like no other restaurant; a scratch kitchen and concept you can take pride in. We believe in P.F. Chang’s – 30+ years strong and still growing, sharing, and celebrating each day!

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P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $68,211.00 - $84,713.20 / yearThis position is non-exempt. The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week.P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $23.85 - $29.62 / hour

About Us

Our Heritage

• Whether it's an Asian design, a new twist on a classic dish, or a pair of chopsticks, we embrace our Asian heritage whenever and wherever we can.
• The fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods that we use every day in our kitchens have been the same since our inception in 1993.
• Today, we have 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, as well as 100+ international locations in more than 22 countries across the globe.

Our Purpose

• Our purpose is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food.
• We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing.
• We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through amazing, made-from-scratch food and joyful hospitality!